tagged w/ Environmentalism
-
"If the International Space Station and a Toyota Prius were to mate, the Wired LivingHome would be its offspring - a mix of space-age technology and earth-friendly design that makes the effort to save the planet seem, at first glance, a little less austere.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house is a joint project of Wired Magazine and the architectural firm LivingHomes and was constructed out of eleven glass and steel prefabricated modules on a sloping canyon lot in the exclusive Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The concept is to show that connectivity and sustainable living don't have to be mutually exclusive. "
That's cool and all, but at a whopping $4.3 million, by the time I save enough to buy the damn thing the Earth will be over and done with anyway."If the International Space Station and a Toyota Prius were to mate, the Wired... more
-
-
I'm currently taking a class on the environment and I'm very interested in policy and various movements to protect the environment. Not only does this concern mainstream topics like Global Warming, but also anything concerning natural protection. I'm currently taking a class on the environment and I'm very interested in... more
-
-
You probably don't need to be told that the threat of climate change is real. If you're concerned about the issue, it's fairly easy to conjure the apocalyptic scenes of widespread drought, frequent deadly storms, mass hunger, and wars over natural resources like oil and water. Much harder to come by are examples of positive actions that can avert these disasters and ease the crisis in places where they are already in play. So let's skip the litany of catastrophes that await if global warming is not controlled. Instead, why not focus on some solutions? None are perfect or complete, but each offers a model of positive change that is more than theoretically possible -- it is already happening.You probably don't need to be told that the threat of climate change is real. If... more
-
-
Tainted toothpaste? Toxic tomatoes? Killer toys? Controversial health scares over tainted products have led many of us running for the preservative-free hills.
It's changing the way we buy produce, pet food and paint, so it should come as no surprise that the beauty industry is responding. Sales of organic personal care items reached $350 million last year, an increase of $68 million over 2005, according to manufacturers data compiled by the Organic Trade Association, an industry group.
Tainted toothpaste? Toxic tomatoes? Killer toys? Controversial health scares over... more
-
-
Ian Somerhalder is both passionate and knowledgeable about the world's oceans. Here he shares some really fascinating and scary information about the environmental issues the oceans are dealing with. And yeah, your salmon might be died orange...Ian Somerhalder is both passionate and knowledgeable about the world's oceans.... more
-
-
Ian Somerhalder has some suggestions about how we can all help out when it comes to the environment.Ian Somerhalder has some suggestions about how we can all help out when it comes to... more
-
-
Ian Somerhalder is truly passionate about the ocean.
-
-
The guys of Limbeck share how they try to be environmentally conscious.
-
-
The title says it all. These are global climactic changes that we will see in our lifetimes. The speeds at which these changes are occurring have never been seen on Earth till now. We must continue to spread the word and educate eachother on how to take care of our planet.The title says it all. These are global climactic changes that we will see in our... more
-
-
LANDFULL was produced by Le Arsenal AV for Bag The Habit's REDUCE exhibition last June at the Lex Leonard Gallery in Jersey City, New Jersey. The video paints an every day picture of our throw-away culture from the rate at which we consume to the ease with which we discard. LANDFULL was produced by Le Arsenal AV for Bag The Habit's REDUCE exhibition last... more
-
-
An alarming rise in birth defects was acknowledged by China yesterday, amid concern that heavy pollution is damaging the countrys children.
Babies born with conditions such as cleft palates and extra fingers and toes now account for up to 6 per cent of births each year, according to statistics published yesterday. And the number of babies born with disabilities has increased by 40 per cent since 2001 a period that has coincided with Chinas meteoric economic growth to between two and three million a year. Up to 12 million more develop defects in childhood. An alarming rise in birth defects was acknowledged by China yesterday, amid concern... more
-
-
Freedom is late.
Since 2003, a colossal barge called the Freedom Ship, of debatable tax status, should have been chugging with majestic aimlessness from port to port, a leviathan rover with more than 40,000 wealthy full-time residents living, working and playing on deck. That was the aim eight years ago when the project first made headlines, confidently claiming that construction would start in 2000.Freedom is late.
Since 2003, a colossal barge called the Freedom Ship, of debatable... more
-
-
A few weeks ago I read what I believe is the most important environmental book ever written. It is not Silent Spring, Small Is Beautiful or even Walden. It contains no graphs, no tables, no facts, figures, warnings, predictions or even arguments. Nor does it carry a single dreary sentence, which, sadly, distinguishes it from most environmental literature. It is a novel, first published a year ago, and it will change the way you see the world.
Cormac McCarthy's book The Road considers what would happen if the world lost its biosphere, and the only living creatures were humans, hunting for food among the dead wood and soot. Some years before the action begins, the protagonist hears the last birds passing over, "their half-muted crankings miles above where they circled the earth as senselessly as insects trooping the rim of a bowl". McCarthy makes no claim that this is likely to occur, but merely speculates about the consequences.A few weeks ago I read what I believe is the most important environmental book ever... more
-
-
Henry Rollins has taken some big steps to reduce his impact on the environment. He also has some words of wisdom to share.Henry Rollins has taken some big steps to reduce his impact on the environment. He... more
-
-
UK band Funeral For a Friend talk about how much their awareness and activity has changed in the last few years with regard to the environment.UK band Funeral For a Friend talk about how much their awareness and activity has... more
-
-
...about taking responsibility for their impact on the environment. Here they share some of the things they do in an effort to be environmentally conscious....about taking responsibility for their impact on the environment. Here they share... more
-
-
Aussie band Silverchair explains how they work on their carbon ratings while on tour.
-
-
Crowded House talks about taking part in Live Earth, the way they word to be carbon neutral, their philosophy about the global warming controversy and more!Crowded House talks about taking part in Live Earth, the way they word to be carbon... more
-
-
Singer/Songwriter Rosie Thomas takes a stab at answering the question "how do you help with the environment?". She really does care about being environmentally friendly...and she's kind of making a point about recycling if you listen carefully.
P.S. We do not encourage garbage eating.Singer/Songwriter Rosie Thomas takes a stab at answering the question "how do you... more
-
-
TV personality Hal Sparks shares his opinion on gas prices, hydrogen fuel and the future of how we power our automobiles.TV personality Hal Sparks shares his opinion on gas prices, hydrogen fuel and the... more
-
